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University of Tennessee sets biofuel pact with DuPont

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The University of Tennessee Research Foundation announced today it will be partnering with DuPont to built a pilot biorefinery and research-and-development facility for cellulosic ethanol in Vonore, Tenn.

UT, DuPont form joint biorefinery/ethanol project

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The University of Tennessee Research Foundation announced today it will be partnering with DuPont to built a pilot biorefinery and research and development facility for cellulosic ethanol in Vonore, Tenn.

Area trucking companies begin recruiting among new groups

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Though the trucking industry is suffering from increased fuel costs and a soft freight market, local trucking companies have upped recruiting efforts and are reaching out to new groups.

Cruise boat tours launch on Tennessee River this summer

Sunday, June 22, 2008

From catching a baseball game by the river to watching fish at the Tennessee Aquarium to hiking nearby trails, tourists and locals are finding a lot of fun things to do in the Scenic City.

University of Tennessee sets 6 percent tuition hike, cuts

Saturday, June 21, 2008

The University of Tennessee system will cut $21.1 million from its statewide budget and raise tuition by 6 percent next fall, but questions remain over whether the UT campus at Knoxville will lose three academic programs.

Tennessee: Decision to cut UT programs postponed

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

University of Tennessee officials have postponed a decision on whether to eliminate the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology and two other programs at the Knoxville campus, officials said Tuesday.

Chattanooga: Rethinking remedial courses

Monday, June 16, 2008

Allison Escandon was disappointed to learn she needed to take remedial classes in math and writing before beginning a nursing program at Chattanooga State.

Tennessee: Board of Regents panel proposes 6 percent tuition increase

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

A Tennessee Board of Regents committee voted Tuesday to recommend a 6 percent increase in tuition for most four-year universities, two-year community colleges and Tennessee technology centers, but officials at Chattanooga State said the increase is not enough.

Tennessee Board of Regents will propose a 6 percent tuition increase

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Staff at the Tennessee Board of Regents will propose a 6 percent tuition increase at its four-year universities and two-year community colleges, which includes Chattanooga State, starting in the next school year, according to board documents.

Chattanooga: Tomatoes removed from area stores after salmonella scare

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A recent 16-state salmonella scare means red round, plum and Roma tomatoes may be a little harder to come by this week, since they’re being pulled from some local grocery store aisles and restaurant menus.j